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Rare Napoléon III Game Box in Boulle Style Marquetry, France, 1880s

About the Item

Rare Napoléon III game box circa 1880 made in Boulle Marquetry style with its game chips. The outside is in blackened fruitwood with materials as brass decoration lines and a Horn central medallion. The inner part is made of veneered mahogany. The interior has seven compartments for the many game chips and the dices. (195 chips made in bones in four colors and 5 dices.) Four compartments are removable. The box has its original key. In a very good general condition. Dimensions: Length 30 cm, 11.81 in. Width 23 cm, 9.05 in. Height 6 cm, 2.36 in.
  • Similar to:
    André-Charles Boulle (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.37 in (6 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. with slight signs of wear on the lid without much incidence on the aesthetic appearance of the item.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1991stDibs: LU2546321584562
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